A Southland Organics Production
with Mike Usry & Joseph Boehm
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Deep dives into soil biology, poultry health, and the science that actually works on real farms.
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The future of agriculture depends on more than crops and technology. Discover why mentorship, stewardship, patience, and the next generation of farmers are the most important investments agriculture can make.
The future of agriculture depends on more than crops and technology.
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Recapping the hidden costs of processed food, stress, and modern eating habits. Learn how nutrition, community, and food choices shape health.
Recapping The Modern Food System, Community, and the Choices We Make
Discover how chronic stress, elevated cortisol, processed foods, and gut health may contribute to inflammation and disease. In Episode 18 of the AG & Culture Podcast, Anna Munzenmaier explores the hidden connections between modern lifestyles, microbiome health, recovery, and long-term wellness.
Explore how cheap food, processed diets, and convenience culture impact health, digestion, community, and our relationship with food in AG & Culture Episode 17.
Modern society has made food faster, cheaper, and more convenient than ever before. But that convenience may come with a deeper cost than most people realize.
Walk through any grocery store in America today and you can find almost anything you want, any time of year. But according to Episode 16 of the AG & Culture Podcast, that convenience may have come with a hidden cost.
Walk through any grocery store in America today and you can find almost anything you want, any time of year. But that convenience may have come with a hidden cost. How Did We Get Here?
Recent headlines claiming that farm bankruptcies have increased by 46% have sparked concern across the agriculture industry and beyond.
Recent headlines claiming that farm bankruptcies have increased by 46% have sparked concern across the agriculture industry and beyond.
Why do golf courses stay green, lush, and healthy… while so many homeowners struggle with patchy, unhealthy lawns?
Why do golf courses stay green, lush, and healthy… while so many homeowners struggle with patchy, unhealthy lawns?
What is a soil conditioner, and why do so many people use them incorrectly? We break down one of the most misunderstood tools in soil health: Conditioners.
What is a soil conditioner, and why do so many people use them incorrectly?
Kicking off a new series on lawn care, soil health, and turf management by breaking down some of the biggest misconceptions in the industry.
Why do so many lawns struggle… even when homeowners are spending thousands on lawn care?
A conclusion of a 3 part series, finishing with a discussion on breaking down the principles behind regenerative farming.
What is regenerative agriculture, and why are more farmers turning to it?
This episode dives into what “natural” really means (and doesn’t), how companies use it, and how consumers can protect themselves by understanding what’s actually in their food.
What does “all natural” actually mean on a food label… and can you trust it?
Mike Usry and Joseph Boehm kick off a 3-part series breaking down one of the most misunderstood terms in food and agriculture: organic.
What does “organic” actually mean… and what are you really getting when you see that label?
Soul Miner's Eden- what the property looked like before Mike bought it, how the vision for the farm developed, and where Mike sees it going next.
Soul Miner's Eden- what the property looked like before Mike bought it, how the vision for the farm developed over time, and where Mike sees it going next.
One of the most controversial topics in modern agriculture: DEF regulations, emissions systems on diesel equipment, and the real-world impact.
Why are farmers across America frustrated with Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF)?
Soil health principles are the same whether you have a backyard or a thousand-acre operation. Mike Usry explains how to scale soil conditioning from small to commercial.
Same science, different scale — and the economics actually get better.
Your lawn and garden are only as healthy as the soil underneath them. Mike Usry shares practical soil conditioning tips for homeowners and backyard growers.
Your backyard runs on the same biology as a thousand-acre farm.
Carbon is the foundation of all life, but it's the most overlooked element in modern agriculture. Mike Usry explains why carbon matters more than any other input.
Everyone talks NPK. Nobody talks about the element that actually runs the show.
You're spending money on fertilizer, but your results aren't improving. Mike Usry explains the soil biology reasons your inputs fail and what to fix first.
The answer isn't more fertilizer — it's what's missing from your soil.
Everyone talks about humic and fulvic acid, but most people can't explain the difference. Mike Usry breaks down what each one actually does in your soil and why it matters for your results.
One builds structure. The other delivers nutrients. You need both.
Most farmers manage what they can see—but 90% of plant health happens underground. Mike Usry explains the hidden microbial economy that determines whether your inputs work or waste money.
90% of plant health happens where you can't see it.
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Founder & CEO
With years of experience in humate deposits and soil biology, Mike brings practical knowledge from the field to every conversation. He founded Southland Organics to create sustainable solutions that work with nature, not against it.
Co-Host, Ag & Culture Podcast
Joseph co-hosts the Ag & Culture Podcast alongside Mike Usry, bringing curiosity and practical questions to each conversation. His approach helps translate complex soil science and agriculture topics into accessible insights for growers of all levels.
Ag & Culture is more than just a podcast about farming — it's about the people, practices, and science that make agriculture work.
Each episode, we dig into topics that matter: soil biology, animal health, sustainable practices, and the economics of farming. No fluff, no filler — just real conversations with people doing the work.
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